- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nedrow, NY
Wheeler Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wheeler Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362181003100
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wheeler Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Nedrow · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wheeler Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wheeler Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Nedrow, NY.
School address
District: Onondaga Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362181003100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Wheeler Elementary School held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 362181003100 · Nedrow, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
240 enr · 12:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Onondaga Senior High School (323 students)
Wheeler Elementary School held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Wheeler Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Onondaga Senio
Onondaga Senior High School
323 students
- This school
Wheeler Elementary School
240 students
- Rockwell Eleme
Rockwell Elementary School
208 students
What this shows Wheeler Elementary School reports 240 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wheeler Elementary School compares
Wheeler Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 11% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,129
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
African American 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Wheeler Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Onondaga Central School District reports $26,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wheeler Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onondaga Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rockwell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wheeler Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~240 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wheeler Elementary School
How many students attend Wheeler Elementary School?
Wheeler Elementary School has 240 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nedrow, NY. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheeler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheeler Elementary School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wheeler Elementary School?
49.8% of students at Wheeler Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wheeler Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wheeler Elementary School is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Nedrow, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wheeler Elementary School?
Wheeler Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wheeler Elementary School rank among public schools in Nedrow?
By Resource Investment Index, Wheeler Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Nedrow, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Onondaga Central School District?
Besides Wheeler Elementary School, Onondaga Central School District also operates Onondaga Senior High School (323 students) and Rockwell Elementary School (208 students). See the Onondaga Central School District district page for the complete list.